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J17 RHA

2014 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,084 mi
Last recorded109,084 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 RHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 109,084 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 109,073 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 104,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,320 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Apr 2024 96,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2023 85,896 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 75,663 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 65,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 57,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,527 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 31,110 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 21,007 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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J17 RHA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J17 RHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J17 RHA registered?

J17 RHA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2014.

Is J17 RHA safe to buy?

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